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U.S. prosecutors argue CZ may face up to 10 years and should be detained in the U.S.
In a filing on Nov. 24, U. S. prosecutors noted that they may go beyond the guidelines and seek the statutory maximum prison sentence of 10 years for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The prosecution’s filing was submitted in response to CZ’s opposition to the government’s motion to detain him in the U. дальше »
2023-11-26 19:06
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Bitcoin sees sixth straight difficulty increase amid record-breaking hash rate surge
Quick Take Bitcoin’s network dynamics are currently going through an exciting phase, with the upcoming difficulty adjustment exceeding 5%. The difficulty adjustment continues to put in all-time highs and is now above 68T. дальше »
2023-11-26 17:01
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Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges
The post Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-11-26 15:00
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US DOJ files motion to block CZ’s return to UAE over flight risk concerns
The U. S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) has filed a motion to prevent former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao from leaving the continental United States before sentencing. дальше »
2023-11-23 21:02
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering, comments on resignation
Now-former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, according to reports from The New York Times on Nov. 21. Zhao reportedly entered his guilty plea in federal court in Seattle today and agreed to pay a $50 million fine as part of the plea deal. дальше »
2023-11-22 00:59
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Apple entered anti-crypto agreements with competitors, class action suit claims
A class action suit filed on Nov. 17 in California alleged that Apple entered anti-competitive agreements that partially restricted the use of cryptocurrency. Specifically, plaintiffs said that agreements between Apple and its competitors prevent iOS Peer-to-Peer Payment Market apps from offering decentralized crypto features. дальше »
2023-11-22 23:50
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US Trustee challenges $5 million claims by parties in Celsius bankruptcy case
The United States Trustee in the Celsius bankruptcy case has raised objections against claims made by several parties asserting their “substantial contributions” to the bankruptcy proceedings of Celsius Network and its affiliates. дальше »
2023-11-21 13:45
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Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion
Binance Holdings is in talks with the U. S. Justice Department (DOJ) to resolve allegations of criminal activities, including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations, via a settlement that could exceed $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 21:28
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SBF granted post-trial extension indicating potential appeal strategy or reduced sentencing
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, has granted a request for an extension for filing post-trial motions in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a court order dated Nov. дальше »
2023-11-20 15:30
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Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX
On Nov. 14, U.S. Federal Judge Michael Kaplan gave a green light to cryptocurrency firms FTX and BlockFi to begin settlement discussions over a $1 billion dispute. The permission comes in the aftermath of BlockFi’s bankruptcy filing in November 2022, as it seeks to recover funds owed by FTX and its sister hedge fund, Alameda […] The post Court greenlights settlement talks between BlockFi and FTX appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-11-15 00:50
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FTX lawsuit alleges Bybit used “VIP” privileges to withdraw $953M before collapse
FTX and Alameda bankruptcy advisers made allegations of fraud against crypto exchange Bybit, its two corporate affiliates, and four senior executives, in a lawsuit filed on Nov. 10. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants used a “fraudulent scheme” to withdraw cash and assets from the FTX platform, right before it collapsed. дальше »
2023-11-12 01:17
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Crypto lawyer John Deaton believes Ripple has 90% chance of winning SEC lawsuit
Well-known cryptocurrency attorney John Deaton believes that the SEC only has a 10% chance of winning its dispute with Ripple, with 90% odds in the company’s favor. Deaton said that a settlement of $20 million or less would represent a significant legal triumph for Ripple, a sentiment echoed by many in the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2023-11-5 19:26
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SBF will likely serve 25 years rather than max sentence, former DOJ prosecutor says
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried may not receive a maximum sentence, CNBC said on Nov. 4, citing statements from former government prosecutors. Renato Mariotti, once a prosecutor within the U. S. дальше »
2023-11-5 00:11
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Supreme Court to resolve Coinbase arbitration dispute with users in Dogecoin sweepstakes lawsuit
The U. S. Supreme Court announced Nov. 3 that it will review a contentious case involving cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and a dispute with its users over a Dogecoin sweepstakes, Bloomberg News reported. дальше »
2023-11-4 16:42
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Decoding the economic signals of an un-inverting yield curve
The post Decoding the economic signals of an un-inverting yield curve appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-11-4 16:00
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New growth in top stablecoin supply could signal a return of on-chain liquidity
Quick Take The recent data analysis illuminates an intriguing trend: a return to growth in the supply of the top five stablecoins – USDT, USDC, BUSD, TUSD, and DAI – after a period of contraction. дальше »
2023-11-4 12:00
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Federal Reserve Threatens to Sue Bitcoin Magazine
The U.S. Federal Reserve is threatening to sue Bitcoin Magazine, alleging apparel that parodies its FedNow system is not protected speech, but copyright infringement. дальше »
2023-11-3 16:30
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Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all 7 charges
After less than five hours of deliberation, the jury found Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) guilty of all seven charges levied against him by the U.S. government. SBF faces more than 100 years in prison for his role in defrauding FTX customers out of roughly $8 billion worth of their funds, primarily by giving Alameda Research special […] The post Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all 7 charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-11-3 02:58
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SBF Trial Day 15 – SBF pleads not guilty to all charges as defense rests its case
Day 15 of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial began with the prosecution continuing its cross-examination of the defendant and concluded with the defense resting its case and preparing for closing arguments. дальше »
2023-11-1 03:18
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SBF Trial – Week 5 kicks off with SBF retaking the stand for an intense cross-examination
The fifth week of the high-stakes trial that has captivated the cryptocurrency world began with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) resuming his testimony on the stand before a thorough cross-examination by the prosecution. дальше »
2023-10-31 04:22
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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon file motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit
Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon filed a motion for summary judgment with a federal court, asking the judge to dismiss the SEC’s securities fraud lawsuit against it. Terraform Labs collapsed in May 2022 after its native token LUNA lost 99% of its value when the linked algorithmic stablecoin UST lost its peg to […] The post Terraform Labs, Do Kwon file motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-31 23:40
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Bitcoin’s post-FTX performance in line with previous cycles
Quick Take Bitcoin’s (BTC) resilience is once again underscored by recent data showing a 113% rally from the cycle low, sparked by the fallout from the FTX collapse in November 2022. This rise, strikingly, is commensurate with the performance during previous cycles, indicating an enduring robustness in Bitcoin’s market resilience. дальше »
2023-10-31 23:00
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Bankman-Fried retakes the witness stand for cross-examination by prosecutors
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried once again took the stand in his ongoing criminal trial in New York on Oct. 30, this time to face cross-examination by prosecutors. Assistant U. S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon began by determining the extent to which Bankman-Fried was involved with FTX’s sister firm, Alameda Research. дальше »
2023-10-31 22:25
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SBF Trial – Week 4 concludes with SBF telling jury he was blindsided by $8B shortfall
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took the stand again on Oct. 27 — this time in front of a jury — and told the courtroom that he had been blindsided by the $8 billion shortfall that led to FTX and Alameda Research’s collapse. дальше »
2023-10-28 03:36
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SBF Trial – SBF claims he acted in good faith as lawyers blessed his decisions at FTX
SBF’s trial resumed on Oct. 27, with the former billionaire taking the stand in the latter half of the day after the prosecution’s final witness in the case was excused. The hearing began with the prosecution bringing their witness — FBI agent Mark Troiano — to the stand to primarily provide insights into the existence, […] The post SBF Trial – SBF claims he acted in good faith as lawyers blessed his decisions at FTX appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-27 03:59
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SBF Trial – Prosecution no longer expects early conclusion after SBF decides to testify
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial is set to resume on Oct. 27, with the prosecution bringing its final witnesses to the stand before it rests its case and the former billionaire set to testify in his own defense. дальше »
2023-10-26 05:25
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US Chamber of Digital Commerce files motion to dismiss SEC case against Binance, likens it to suing grocery store
The ongoing battle between the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has received vocal support from the U. S. Chamber of Digital Commerce, a prominent crypto advocacy group. дальше »
2023-10-21 15:25
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Advancing mining efficiency in light of Bitcoin’s diminishing returns
Quick Take As Bitcoin (BTC) approaches its next halving event in April 2024, a unique pattern of progress marked by diminishing returns is becoming apparent. The hash rate, a critical measure of miners’ performance, is currently soaring above 400 Eh/s, maintaining a robust growth momentum. дальше »
2023-10-21 12:00
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SBF Trial – FTX general counsel had ‘no idea’ that SBF was misusing customer funds
The final day of Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial brought further revelations about what transpired behind the scenes at the exchange as former FTX attorney Can Sun took the stand as the day’s first witness. дальше »
2023-10-20 03:23
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Universal Music Group sues Anthropic for IP infringement
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm known for its Claude chatbot, was sued by several music companies over its inclusion of song lyrics in AI prompts on Oct. 18. Those music companies, many of which belong to or are related to Universal Music Group, allege that Anthropic “unlawfully copies and disseminates vast amounts of copyrighted […] The post Universal Music Group sues Anthropic for IP infringement appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-20 00:01
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SBF Trial – Forensic accountant reveals almost 70% of Alameda’s loans were serviced with FTX customer funds
The eleventh day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial revolved around the testimony of accounting experts brought forward by the prosecution to shed light on the disappearance of $9 billion in FTX customer funds that preceded the cryptocurrency exchange’s bankruptcy. дальше »
2023-10-19 02:50
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SBF Trial – Defense grills Singh over personal spending despite knowing FTX was misusing customer funds
Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at FTX, continued to testify and underwent rigorous cross-examination by defense lawyers on the tenth day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial. Singh, who has previously stated that he felt intimidated and humiliated by SBF, continued to reveal insights into the inner workings of the cryptocurrency exchange and […] The post SBF Trial – Defense grills Singh over personal spending despite knowing FTX was misusing customer funds appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-18 04:24
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SBF Trial – Nishad Singh kicks off week 3 by confessing to stealing customer funds for straw political donations
The third week of SBF’s trial has kicked off with the prosecution bringing former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh, another key member of the exchange’s leadership and SBF’s inner circle. дальше »
2023-10-17 03:38
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SBF Trial: Lawyers argue Bankman-Fried needs more Adderall in order to participate in trial
According to a recent court letter, Samuel Bankman-Fried has reportedly faced difficulties concentrating during his ongoing criminal trial due to being denied access to his prescribed ADHD medication. дальше »
2023-10-16 11:45
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Second week of SBF’s trial was a torrent of damning evidence, testimony for the former billionaire
The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial has seen pivotal testimonies and intense courtroom drama. The prosecution came out swinging and presented multiple witnesses who were once members of SBF’s inner circle at FTX, including former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX CTO Gary Wang. дальше »
2023-10-14 03:55
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Caroline Ellison’s plea deal provides extensive, but not total, immunity from future prosecutions
A plea deal reached by Alameda and FTX associate Caroline Ellison in December provides insight on whether she will be prosecuted further. During testimony on Oct. 12, Ellison was questioned by the Assistant U. дальше »
2023-10-14 00:20
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SBF Trial Day 7 – Audio recordings reveal Ellison told Alameda employees about misuse of customer funds days before collapse
After an intense three days on the witness stand, Caroline Ellison, a former top deputy to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), wrapped up her testimony on Oct. 12. The day was characterized by emotional revelations, critical audio recordings, and frequent judicial interventions. дальше »
2023-10-13 02:34
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FTX to receive $175M withdrawing up to $1B in other claims against Genesis
The bankruptcy estate of crypto lending firm Genesis Global Capital has submitted a proposed order to implement the company’s settlement agreement with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. The proposed order was filed Thursday in the U. дальше »
2023-10-12 10:30
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FTX to receive $175M and withdraw up to $1B in other claims against Genesis
The bankruptcy estate of crypto lending firm Genesis Global Capital has submitted a proposed order to implement the company’s settlement agreement with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. The proposed order was filed Thursday in the U. дальше »
2023-10-12 10:30
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Judge Kaplan allows charitable contributions to be admitted while denying SBF’s other pre-trial requests
Judge Lewis Kaplan largely upheld his pretrial evidentiary rulings in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, according to an Oct. 11 court filing. Kaplan granted reconsideration on certain issues challenged by Bankman-Fried’s defense but maintained his decisions to preclude arguments about FTX’s lack of regulation and evidence related to the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings. дальше »
2023-10-12 09:36
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Judge Kaplan allows charitable contributions to be admitted while denying other pre-trial requests
Judge Lewis Kaplan largely upheld his pretrial evidentiary rulings in the case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, according to an Oct. 11 court filing. Kaplan granted reconsideration on certain issues challenged by Bankman-Fried’s defense but maintained his decisions to preclude arguments about FTX’s lack of regulation and evidence related to the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings. дальше »
2023-10-12 09:36
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SBF Trial – Caroline Ellison’s second day of testimony included Thai sex workers, bribery and private messages with SBF
The sixth day of SBF’s trial mainly revolved around the continued testimony of the prosecution’s key witness, Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. Much of Ellison’s testimony was about financial documentation and the sister companies’ entangled finances, but the latter half was dedicated to further ground-breaking revelations about SBF’s ambitions and what really happened behind the […] The post SBF Trial – Caroline Ellison’s second day of testimony included Thai sex workers, bribery and private messages with SBF appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-12 02:56
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Caroline Ellison alleges auto-deletion of messages, bribery of foreign officials, and more in second day of testimony
Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison took the stand in a second day of testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried criminal trial on Oct. 11. Ellison testified that she communicated with Bankman-Fried and other company members through Signal, a messaging app with an auto-delete feature that Bankman-Fried instructed employees to use. дальше »
2023-10-12 00:00
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SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang
In the ongoing criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, attorneys for the FTX founder filed new letter motions related to the cross-examination of two key prosecution witnesses. In a letter Monday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers asked Judge Lewis Kaplan for permission to question Gary Wang on the involvement of attorneys in structuring loans from Bankman-Fried’s trading firm Alameda […] The post SBF looks to Anthropic investment as Judge denies cross examination of Gary Wang appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-10-11 09:53
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SBF Trial Day 5 – How Caroline Ellison’s testimony could become the smoking gun needed for a guilty verdict
The fifth day of the SBF trial included testimony from Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, whose testimony became a pivotal point for the case as she confessed to committing fraud under SBF’s direction. дальше »
2023-10-11 02:58
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U.S. grocery chain Trader Joe’s sues DeFi platform Trader Joe for IP infringement
The well-known grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has initiated a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency-based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform, also named Trader Joe, as revealed in U. S. court filings dated Oct. дальше »
2023-10-11 00:47
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Caroline Ellison’s testimony expected to dominate the second week of SBF’s trial
The ongoing fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is set to witness potentially game-changing testimonies this week as former Alameda Research CEO and one-time romantic partner of SBF, Caroline Ellison, is set to take the stand on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-10 03:34
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First week of SBF’s trial paints a grim picture for the former billionaire
As the curtains lifted on the highly anticipated trial of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the week unfolded with a series of damaging claims and a visibly charged atmosphere inside the courtroom. дальше »
2023-10-7 03:49
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Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency
Gary Wang, co-founder and former CTO of FTX, appeared as a witness for the prosecution in the criminal trial of his fellow co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Oct. 6. One fact that emerged during testimony concerns a December 2022 plea deal in which Wang pleaded guilty. дальше »
2023-10-7 00:30
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SBF Trial Day 3 – Former FTX CTO claims SBF granted Alameda Research ‘special privileges’ during witness testimony
The third day of the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) unveiled deeper insights into the company’s financial operations and its founder’s personal habits. In the morning session, testimony from Adam Yedidia, a college acquaintance of Bankman-Fried and a former Alameda and FTX staff member, provided a glimpse into the backend operations of FTX. дальше »
2023-10-6 04:07
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